2027 Wedding Trends That Aren’t The Typical Trends You’re Thinking Of
What if the biggest 2027 wedding trends have nothing to do with flowers, color palettes, or whatever wedding TikTok is talking about this week? Katie and Mitchell's wedding at the James Lee House in Memphis was a beautiful reminder that the weddings people remember most are the ones built around connection. From hand-painted cards for every guest to a candlelit dinner filled with stories, laughter, and genuine conversation, this intentional Tennessee wedding was proof that personal details will always outlast passing trends. As a New York City-based travel wedding photographer, this wedding reminded me why the most meaningful celebrations aren't about perfection, they're about people.
Planning a New York Wedding: A Full 2027 Guide from a New York Wedding Photographer
Planning a New York wedding in 2027? This guide covers everything couples actually need to know, from NYC elopement locations and permits to realistic timelines, seasonal tips, and how to make your wedding day feel personal, cinematic, emotional, and fully alive in the middle of the city.
Why a Destination Wedding in Santa Barbara Is Perfect for a Wedding Weekend
A wedding in Santa Barbara has a way of turning into something more than just a day. This intimate wedding weekend at De La Vina Inn was filled with shared spaces, a cozy rehearsal dinner, and the kind of moments you don’t plan for, but end up meaning everything.
How to Plan a Surprise Proposal That Actually Feels Like a Moment (Not a Performance)
A surprise proposal doesn’t need to feel like a performance. This guide walks you through how to plan a surprise proposal that actually feels like you, rooted in real moments, meaningful locations, and the kind of beach engagement photos that feel like memories, not poses.
The Art of Wedding After Parties: The Part You’ll Still Be Talking About in 10 Years
Wedding after parties are where the structure fades, and the real energy takes over. As a travel wedding photographer, I’ve seen how after parties transform a beautiful reception into a full wedding weekend experience. From party buses to disco floors, this is where the timeline ends, and the connection deepens, and why those late-night photos often become the most unforgettable.
The Secret to Cinematic NYC Engagement Photos (Without Feeling Awkward)
NYC engagement photos don’t have to feel stiff or overly posed. This Brooklyn session, from the Manhattan Bridge to late-night drinks at their favorite bar, is proof that your engagement photos can feel effortless, personal, and completely true to you. If you’re getting married in NYC and want photos that feel like real life, this one’s for you.
A Unique New Orleans Wedding Rehearsal on a Riverboat
Before the vows and the second lines, before the dance floor and the cake, there’s the rehearsal. And in New Orleans, that’s where the real fun really begins. Come behind the scenes of M + A’s wedding weekend on film, and learn why documenting the whole experience (not just the ceremony) matters so much. Plus, venue tips, planning advice, and all the soulful NOLA energy you could ask for.
Planning a Knoxville Courthouse Wedding: A Documentary Photographer’s Perspective
Forget the guest list. Forget the stress. A Knoxville courthouse wedding is intimate, emotional, and wildly you. This full guide covers everything, from legal must-knows and dreamy downtown photo spots to what the day actually feels like (spoiler: it’s incredible!) Come for the resource, stay for the realness.
How to Make Your Destination Wedding Feel Like You, A Guide to Weddings in NOLA
Planning a destination wedding in New Orleans? This guide shows how to make it feel like home, from personal spaces to unposed moments and everything in between.
How to Plan an Intentional Wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse
Dreaming of a wedding Santa Barbara courthouse style? This is your soulful, no-fluff guide to planning a weekend full of meaning, connection, and ease, from the ceremony to sunset cocktails and everything in between.
The Power of Documentary Wedding Photography During a Wedding Weekend in Arkansas
Ryan and Carly’s wedding in Arkansas was more than a ceremony; it was a weekend layered with love, handwritten notes, saxophone solos, and firelit after parties. As their documentary wedding photographer, I captured every unposed moment, from vows to cider by the fire.
Your Go-To Guide for a Candid, NYC Couple Photoshoot From a New York Engagement Photographer
Planning engagement photos in NYC? Here’s your guide to making them feel true to you, from bagel runs to brownstone strolls, captured by a New York City engagement photographer who gets it.
Candid Photos for Camera-Shy Couples: A Guide to Feeling Comfortable from a Destination Engagement Photographer
Somewhere between yearbook photos and social media selfies, we forgot how to just be in front of the camera. But Blake and Erin? They reminded me that the magic lives in the messy. In walking hand in hand through Red Hook with zero agenda. In the laughter, the surprise, the wind, and the wine. This isn’t about posing—it’s about presence. Being fully, wildly yourself in front of the lens and letting the moment do the talking.
You Don't Need a Wedding Shot List, You Need Trust! A Wedding Photography Guide
The best photos from your wedding day won’t be the ones you planned—they’ll be the ones that just happened. The teary-eyed glances, the belly laughs in feather pajamas, the quiet moments laced with legacy. This isn’t a call to ditch your wedding shot list entirely—it’s a reminder that real magic lives in the in-between. This guide is for the couples who value truth over trends, who want a photographer that sees with heart.